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Council declines to post 'neighborhood planner' position, citing budget uncertainty and role clarity
Summary
A motion to post and fill a neighborhood planner position failed after councilors questioned the job description, budget timing and whether the role matched the department's needs.
The Lawrence City Council on May 20 declined to authorize posting and filling a neighborhood planner position that had been vacant for more than six months. The motion failed on a roll-call vote after councilors raised budget and job-definition concerns.
Planning Director Daniel McCarthy and Personnel Director Carol Garcia presented the request and said the role historically connected neighborhood groups to city officials. McCarthy described the position as a…
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